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Day: September 17, 2025

LINCOLN COUNTY OPIOID TASK FORCE RELEASES SUBSTANCE USE ASSESSMENT

Steve Dillon

A new report was recently released by the Lincoln County Opioid Task Force regarding substance use in the county. The assessment, which has been compiled over the last year looked at local trends, community input, and available resources. Five major challenges were identified, including access to substances, community attitudes, family disruption, mental health, and stigma. The findings from the report will serve to guide county officials on the use of national opioid settlement funds, prioritizing prevention programs and expanded peer support for those in recovery. Members of the task force…

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LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 14

Steve Dillon

Last Week, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 35 traffic stops, 23 security checks, twelve calls involving cars hitting deer and one where a car hit a bear. The Annual Fall Ride took place during the week, and the County saw a number of motorcycle incidents. On Friday deputies were dispatched to CTH S in the Town of Skanawan for a single motorcycle crash with injuries. As deputies arrived they identified the driver, a 52-yr-old Stevens Point man. He had sustained head and arm injuries and was not able to remember…

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